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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which animal spirit comes to Omakayas in a dream?

2. Where does the family spend the winter?

3. What color beads does Ten Snow use on the item for her husband?

4. What does the intruder do at the dance?

5. What is spilled accidentally on Pinch's foot?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author explore the relationship between whites and natives in this section?

2. What does Nokomis tell Omakayas about the voices they hear and about what Omakayas' path in life is going to be?

3. Why does Omakayas go off on her own while the family is tapping the maple trees?

4. Describe Omakayas' preparation and attempts at her spiritual quest?

5. What does Omakayas witness as she comes to after being knocked unconscious by Tallow's dog?

6. How does Ten Snow help Omakayas get started in beadwork and what does Omakayas make?

7. What happens to Omakayas after the smallpox deaths, and who is the one who is able to help her?

8. Explain how Deydey acts on a dream that Nokomis has about One Horn.

9. What story does Nokomis tell Omakayas and the women which frightens Omakayas but moves the other women?

10. How does Omakayas help pinch when he burns himself with boiling syrup?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of pride. Identify at least two instances about pride in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Louise Erdrich is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony. Briefly describe each, identifying the technique used.

Essay Topic 3

The author used more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

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